"On my most recent visit, I ordered beef again, but a staff member (not the owner) mentioned that I must have been spending the most money since I started coming there. Confused, I asked for clarification. Regardless of whether I ordered pork belly or beef, I always grilled my meat and ordered alcohol to make the experience more enjoyable. I considered myself a regular and consistently tipped over 20%.
However, during my last visit, they claimed there were no available seats, despite there being empty ones. A male staff member told us we would need to wait for 15 minutes, but when I indicated that I was already aware, a female staff member, who seemed unsure if she even recognized me, rudely suggested that I was just there for the pork belly. This made me feel very uncomfortable.
I definitely ordered beef on my last visit, and while I understand the affection for pork belly, it was disappointing to be reduced to that label, especially after two years of patronage. It felt disrespectful to be called "pork belly" when I have a name of my own.
I was upset by this experience, especially given my long-standing relationship with the restaurant. I had previously given them a five-star review a year ago, as it was a place I enjoyed visiting alone. However, after this incident, I will not be returning. If you do visit, I advise against ordering pork belly; you may find yourself facing unfair treatment."
